2 people injured after United Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Japan
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United Airlines Flight 32 was heading to Cebu in the Philippines when it made an emergency landing.
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TOKYO – Two people appeared to have sustained minor injuries after a United Airlines Flight 32 heading to Cebu in the Philippines made an emergency landing at an airport in Japan’s western city of Osaka late on Sept 12, according to Kyodo news agency.
The Boeing 737 aircraft from Narita Airport near Tokyo made an emergency landing at Kansai International Airport after 7pm (6pm Singapore time) after a cargo fire indicator activated while flying over the Pacific Ocean, public broadcaster NHK reported.
A total of 142 passengers and crew members onboard evacuated the aircraft using the emergency slides, Kyodo said.
Reuters could not reach the Kansai airport, local police and fire departments, United Airlines, the transport ministry via phone outside normal business hours. REUTERS
